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Northglenn, Colorado

Introduction to Northglenn, Colorado

Northglenn, Colorado, in Adams county, is 1 miles NW of Thornton, Colorado and 10 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city is located in the Denver metropolitan area. Northglenn has a population of 31,575.

Northglenn History

In 1959, the Perl-Mack Company finalized plans for a community in Adams county. This new community was designed to have separate industrial, commercial, recreational and educational areas surrounding a regional shopping complex. By 1962, there were more than 10,000 residents and over 3,000 homes in the Northglenn community. Northglenn thwarted attempts of annexation by the city of Thornton, and was granted the status of a city on April 18, 1969.

Northglenn and nearby Attractions

  • Colorado Governor's Mansion
  • Louisville Historical Museum
  • Colorado's Ocean Journey
  • Webster Lake
  • Denver Zoo
  • Six Flags Elitch Gardens

Things To Do In Northglenn

The Colorado Governor's Mansion, the Colorado State Capitol and the Denver Mint are easily accessible from the city of Northglenn. There are also many museums in the area, including the Black American West Museum, the Miners Museum, the Louisville Historical Museum, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Children's Museum of Denver and the Museum of Contemporary Art – Denver. The city has quite a few lakes, the banks of which are popular tourist spots. In addition, Northglenn hosts the Athena Festival every May.

Northglenn Transportation

Air transportation facilities are offered by Buckley AFB Airport.

Northglenn Higher Education

For higher studies, one can enroll at Front Range Community College, Regis University, Emily Griffith Opportunity School or the Community College of Aurora.

High Points

Northglenn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 6%Northglenn Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Northglenn Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 12%Northglenn People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 14%Northglenn Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Northglenn, CO

Comparing Northglenn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population96
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Women58
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home74
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built54
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime55
Low Property Crime22

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